Monopolist

San Francisco — In a key ruling that marks a significant setback for Google, a U.S. judge has determined that the tech giant’s dominance in the app store market crossed into the realm of monopolistic behavior, setting the stage for mandated reforms. This decision punctuates the ongoing debate over the control and fairness of app distribution on the mobile platform, particularly for Android devices. Google, whose parent company is Alphabet Inc., has been in the spotlight as regulators and competitors scrutinize its operations for abuse of market power. The lawsuit, initiated by several app developers, … Read more